And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up together with Korah, when that company died, what time the fire devoured two hundred and fifty men: and they became a sign.
The ground split open and swallowed them up along with Korah, when that group died at the same time fire consumed 250 men. They became a warning sign for others.
This verse is describing how God dramatically judged Korah and his followers who rebelled against Moses' leadership, making their destruction a powerful warning for future generations.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to Korah's rebellion in Numbers 16, where Korah and 250 prominent Israelites challenged Moses' and Aaron's God-appointed authority while the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness. God demonstrated His support for Moses by causing the earth to open and swallow Korah's family, while fire from heaven consumed the 250 men who had offered unauthorized incense.
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